Bernard Darty

Rocks don’t just sit still. Over millions of years, they go through countless changes, like that friend who went from high school goth to corporate chic. One of the most fascinating transformations rocks experience is diagenesis—a process that alters sedimentary […]

Sediments are everywhere – in the oceans, on land, and even in your backyard. But did you know that these seemingly simple deposits are undergoing constant changes, even after they’ve been deposited? One of the most important of these processes […]

When it comes to geology, there’s an endless array of fascinating processes that shape our planet. Two that often leave people scratching their heads are petrification and lithification. These terms sound like they could be twins separated at birth, but […]

Ever wondered why some landscapes slowly transform over time, while others seem to vanish in an instant? That’s the difference between erosion and scouring! These two natural processes may sound similar—and they both involve the movement of soil or sediment—but […]

Soil might seem like just dirt to many people, but for farmers, environmentalists, and scientists, it’s the foundation of life itself. From growing crops to supporting vast ecosystems, soil has an essential role in sustaining life on Earth. But did […]